8 days late, BFN, no sign of AF

[Jessica1072]

Hi there,

Wondering if anyone is in the same boat as me, not sure what to do?
6 days before my period I went to have a small glass of wine but had a sip and thought I was going to be sick (not normal at all for me!) Then 5 days before my period I had a small drop of brown blood, just when I wiped didn't need a pad or tampon (sorry tmi!) And felt nauseous all that week and just felt odd in general. I said to my partner that I had a funny feeling I might be pregnant. He told me to wait and see if AF came.
So I did and AF never came, which is really unusual for me, I'm super regular (29 days) and I always have really bad menstrual cramps (usually lots of painkillers and hot water bottle!) But I've not had any of that. I'm now on CD39 and no sign of it coming. I've taken a couple of HPT which have all been negative. I'm pretty sure I ovulated this month but can't be 100% sure.
I've been really tired though and boobs have been really sore and have been having very mild cramping nothing like I get before a period though. Also very gassy and constipated (sorry!)
Has anyone tested positive this late before?
Or could this be something more serious or just a hormonal imbalance? My mind has been going crazy for 3 weeks now

@Jessica1072 Hi, I’m in a similar situation myself, I’m 19 days late for AF, had ovulation discharge, later than normal though, followed by spotting, still 19 days on no AF or positive pregnancy test! Feel like I’m going insane stuck in limbo! I have the same symptoms as you, tired, constipated, sore boobs. I’m sorry I can’t give you any answers, just reassurance your not alone! Everyone, including my husband has been telling me to call the GP and ask for blood test, I guess that is the best option to try to get an answer. I am terrified of blood tests so have avoided going, I always faint it’s so embarrassing, I just keep thinking everyday today will be the day my AF shows up or I get a BFP, but everyday is the same, nothing 😕. I guess I would suggest going for a blood test, that is the advise I’ve been given, although I’m being hypocritical as I haven’t taken the advice myself 🙈. Good luck and let me know how you get on 😊

I'm glad I'm not alone!! It's so strange I've never had this before. I just want to know either way what's going on.
Yeah I thought about phoning the doctor but was worried they would just tell me to wait and see if my next period came but my partner is saying the same and that I should phone them.
I guess it's the only way of finding out what's happening. Keep me updated with how you're getting on!

Hi @Sarahmayo how are you getting on?
I still have no sign of AF. Although Thursday evening I had some watery brown discharge (sorry tmi), but no cramps, thought it was AF coming but the next day it was gone.
Took another HPT this morning but BFN. Think I'll phone the doctors on Monday if no AF by then

I'm 3 days late and zero sign of either AF or BFP. Im nauseous as hell thought. Husband and I aren't really trying after I had MMC in march

Hi @KatyKey So sorry to hear about your MC.
Strange you're late and no sign of AF or bfp as well. How are you feeling today?
I felt very nauseous all last week. And felt a bit nauseous this evening and very weak. I've had a bit heavier brown discharge today though (sorry tmi!) But no red blood... keep thinking my AF is here but still nothing. No idea what's going on, will be 14 days late tomorrow which is really not like me.
Let me know how you get on!

I just found out I was pregnant on Friday and I was 6 days late and got the faintest line ever followed by a positive cb digital. I had tested 2 days before and gotten a bfn like completely blank! Don't lose hope!

I'd like to join please, currently 3 days late, no symptoms really, feel a little more tired than usual today but that's it. Had some very light cramping on and off for the last 2 days, tested today and bfn, that comment gives me a little bit hope @kirsty0028 congratulations on your bfp 😊

@Praying4aRainbow I also had on off mild cramping!!! I still do now 🥰 I kept thinking my period was coming but it was pregnancy cramping. I normally only cramp on my first day so it was strange that it wasn't arriving ❤️ fingers crossed for you ❤️

@kIrsty0028 thank you so much, the wait is awful 😣 I'm going to wait a couple of days and test again if my period doesn't show up 🤞

@kirsty0028 Congratulations on your bfp!
I think my AF has arrived, had a heavy brown flow this morning so think it's on its way. Strange though as I've had no cramps or pain 🤷 No idea what's going on with my body 🙈

I'm now 6 days late, I threw up yesterday and I'm so nauseous today. Did a CB test this morning and a Femometer one yesterday both came back with the faintest squinter lines. Not really sure what to think! This is the CB one but I had to tweak it a bit to get it to show on photos. The line is blue but its pencil thin!!

Decided to go for a digital just to see and got the book error 🤦‍♀️ looks like I will just have to test in 2 days when more tests arrive 😂

I'm also 6 days late and tested with a blue dye this morning, could have sworn I seen a faint line but I've had awful indents with blue dyes in the past! The wait is awful isn't it!

Tested with a pink dye ic this morning and still very faint 🤔

Hi Ladies... I have just found this thread and so reassuring to see I am not alone! Blimey I never thought I would be driven so mad by TTC! @KatyKey I definitely see a faint line there!

I am now 4 days late... am on day 2 of some spotting. I have a short cycle, so the spotting started 13 DPO. I assumed it was a slightly late AF but there's barely anything there and pantyliners are clean. I have never missed AF before and this is not a usual AF for me as I am quite heavy day 3/4.

I took a cheap amazon test this morning, BFN. I feel quite sick, am really tired, and have a headache / ringing ears for a few days (very odd!). From what I can tell, if it is implantation spotting then a test would not be positive for another 5 days or so, so I guess i just have to wait.

Just doesn't seem normal that even though AF is now 4 days late the test is still negative?

I am keeping everything crossed for you all. I am so grateful I haven't been furloughed or I think I would be losing my mind !! Just wish I could know either way.

I would say that's a positive @KatyKey ☺️ maybe check it again in a few days and should be a bit darker. Keep us updated!

@Rose2108 maybe do a test in a few days as might take a bit longer to show up on a test if it was implantation bleeding. Let us know how you get on!

My AF came 2 weeks late on the 14th day, although strangely only lasted 2 days..normally lasts 6 days and is super heavy 🤷 No idea what's going on with my body!

Oh gosh 2 weeks late... Why do our bodies do this to us!! Just took another test, negative. Am now five days late, spotting has stopped. It's just bizarre! I feel nauseous (unless I'm eating!), ears are ringing constantly, so sleepy and going to the loo alot more than usual. Something just feels different. Ho hum!

Af got me this morning 8 days late 😢 devestated, good luck everyone 🤞

I think mine may be a chemical 😔 all my symptoms stopped yesterday and now this morning BFNs. Absolutely nothing on a FRER...

Saying that my nausea is back with a bang today! 🤔

Decided to do another as I'd been testing at about 10-11am all week and first one was done at 6 today. Faintest glint of a line, but I'm not hopeful as I would've thought FRER would be more obvious by now 🤔

Following writing in here, on Friday I had the most horrific cramps, I felt so sick and had to lay down in a ball for a few hours, then suddenly the pain subsided all together and then I bled heavily on Saturday, since then, have been feeling much better!

I have been reading a few things, basically I think I had an incredibly light / late period. A lot of the early pregnancy symptoms are the same as period symptoms! So it is very confusing. I do find it very odd that I still have nausea and tinnitus; things I have never really experienced before. But maybe we are just far more in tune with our bodies during this process and notice slight changes / symptoms more than we normally would... Oh well, we can all try again next month eh...

@KatyKey hmm, maybe wait another few days and see how you feel. I have never been pregnant before but a few days ago I could have sworn I was and 2 tests have been negative. I think assume you aren't and then you'll only be pleasantly surprised if you are ?! Good luck xx

I called my GP this morning and managed to get booked in for beta HCG blood tests tomorrow. He was concerned it might be another MMC, so he wanted to get my betas checked asap

@KatyKey would you let me know how your bloods go? I’ve had a very faint line like yours on the little pink dye test but then nothing on a FRER and I’m now two days late! Xx

@KatyKey Yes do let us know how you get on and hope you are holding up okay x